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Mergers & Acquisitions Advisory & Deal Execution

Are you looking for an expert in Mergers & Acquisitions to help you obtain one? Well, at Enterslice, we help companies acquire competitors, divest non-core businesses, or explore strategic mergers. We have a dedicated team to provide end-to-end M&A advisory services.

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₹25,000 Cr+ M&A Deals Advised
200+ Transactions Closed
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The M&A Imperative

70% of M&A Deals Fail to Create Value- The Right Advisor Changes That

It is often seen that most of the M&A deals fail not because of the wrong strategy, but due to poor execution. Some of the major issues include wrong target, inadequate due diligence, flawed deal structuring, and weak post-merger integration. The Enterslice team of M&A advisors have witnessed what works and what doesn’t across 200+transactions, thus providing experienced judgment that prevents potential mistakes.

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₹25K Cr
Total M&A deal value advised across 200+ transactions
70%
Industry average M&A value destruction rate — we work to beat this
4–8 mo
Average deal timeline from mandate to close
95%
Deal completion rate for transactions where we provided full advisory

M&A Advisory: What It Is and When You Need It

A Mergers and Acquisitions advisory is a service that assists companies in obtaining M&A meaning when a company enters into a wide range of corporate transactions, such as mergers (combining two companies), acquisitions (buying another business), divestitures (selling a division or subsidiary), joint ventures, and strategic alliances. In recent times, M&A activity has grown significantly, driven by industry consolidation, private equity-led roll-ups, and increasing foreign investment.

Companies, with the help of M&A advisory services, can seamlessly navigate the entire deal lifecycle. This includes identifying the right counterparty, valuing the business, negotiating terms, conducting due diligence, obtaining regulatory approvals (such as CCI, SEBI, RBI, and NCLT), and executing transaction documents. Every stage required a specialized expertise since a small mistake is capable of derailing the deal or leading to hidden risk after completion.

M&A and IPO StrategyMost of the companies,2 to 3 years before entering IPO, start planning a strategy for acquisitions to increase scale, expand market share, and strengthen their intellectual property. This overall helps businesses to become more attractive to public market investors. Our dedicated team of Enterslice is at your service to assist you in determining which acquisitions will strengthen your IPO story and which ones could create complications during the SEBI review.

Key Regulatory Considerations in Indian M&A

  • CCI (Competition Commission of India): It is mandatory for companies whose deals crossed the prescribed threshold limits (assets/turnover).
  • SEBI Takeover Code: Open offer trigger at 25% and 75% acquisition thresholds in listed companies
  • NCLT (Section 230-232): Merger by NCLT scheme for amalgamations requiring court sanction
  • FEMA: Foreign exchange compliance for any cross-border element
  • Sector Regulators: RBI, IRDAI, SEBI approval for the financial services sector M&A
M&A Quick Facts
Deal TypesBuy / Sell / Merge
Deal Timeline4–8 Months
CCI Threshold₹2,000 Cr+ Assets
Takeover Code Trigger25% shareholding
Valuation MethodDCF and Comparable Analysis
NCLT MergerGoverned under Sections 230–232
Cross-Border DealsMust fulfil FEMA regulations
Post-Merger IntegrationIn general, it takes a 100-day plan
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Our Services

Our M&A Advisory Services

We provide end-to-end support for the entire M&A deal lifecycle, starting from strategy to target identification to closing, until post-merger integration.

Buy-Side M&A Advisory

Our team of experts assist in identifying and acquiring the right targets, ensuring strategic alignment and value creation at every step of the M&A process.

  • Target screening and identification
  • Strategic fit and synergy analysis
  • Valuation and deal structuring
  • LOI drafting and definitive agreements
  • Due diligence coordination

Sell-Side M&A Advisory

We help companies achieve the highest value from a full or partial exit through a structured and competitive sale process.

  • Business positioning and Information Memorandum (IM)
  • Buyer identification and outreach
  • Competitive auction management
  • Deal negotiation and closure

Business Valuation for M&A

We also provide independent and defensible valuation services using globally accepted methodologies to make informed decision-making.

  • Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) valuation
  • Comparable company analysis
  • Precedent transaction analysis
  • Fairness opinion (if required)

Regulatory Approvals

Comprehensive support to understand the complex regulatory requirements involved in M&A transactions.

  • CCI notification and advisory
  • SEBI Takeover Code (open offer) compliance
  • NCLT merger scheme filings
  • RBI/FEMA and sector-specific approvals

Mergers (NCLT Schemes)

Full-service advisory for mergers under Sections 230–232 of the Companies Act, ensuring smooth execution from drafting to implementation.

  • Merger scheme design
  • NCLT petition filing
  • Creditor and shareholder approvals
  • Effective date implementation

Post-Merger Integration

We ensure deal value is actually realized through structured integration planning and execution.

  • 100-day integration roadmap
  • Governance integration
  • Financial reporting unification
  • Synergy tracking framework
Deal Process

M&A Deal Process: Strategy to Close

A proven 6-stage process delivering successful M&A transactions in 4–8 months.

01

M&A Strategy

Define the deal objective as growth, consolidation, capability, or market entry. Set target criteria, strategic fit, and deal size aligned with your capital and IPO plans.

Month 1
02

Target Identification & Approach

Identify and shortlist potential targets. Initiate confidential discussions under NDA and assess initial interest.

Month 1–2
03

Valuation & LOI

Conduct valuation using DCF and comparable. Submit an indicative offer and sign a Letter of Intent (LOI) with agreed exclusivity.

Month 2–3
04

Due Diligence

We conduct due diligence of the company (legal, financial, and tax). Identify risks and negotiate price or terms based on findings.

Month 3–5
05

Definitive Documents & Regulatory

Finalize agreements such as SPA. Obtain required approvals from CCI, NCLT, and RBI/FEMA, and complete conditions precedent.

Month 5–7

Deal Closed & Integrated

We also assist in closing the transactions and executing a 100-day integration plan. Track synergies and ensure value realization.

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Benefits

Why Partner with Enterslice for M&A Advisory Support?

Better Targets

We leverage our sector network and proprietary deal database to identify high-quality acquisition targets, including opportunities that are not publicly available, giving you a strategic edge.

Value Maximisation

Our structured, competitive sell-side process helps achieve higher exit valuations, often outperforming direct negotiations.

Risk Identification

We coordinate detailed due diligence to uncover hidden liabilities, tax exposures, and operational risks early, helping you avoid costly surprises after the deal closes.

Regulatory Navigation

M&A in India involves multiple regulators, including CCI, SEBI, NCLT, and RBI. Our experience across 200+ transactions helps streamline approvals and reduce delays.

Deal Documentation

We ensure precise drafting of SPA, SHA, and merger schemes so that all agreed commercial terms are clearly reflected minimizing the risk of post-deal disputes.

IPO Alignment

For companies planning an IPO, we structure M&A deals to support your listing strategy, ensuring compliance and avoiding issues during SEBI review.

FAQ

M&A Advisory Questions

Our M&A team is ready to help you explore your options.

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A CCI stands for the Competition Commission of India, a statutory regulator that enforces the Competition Act, 2002. At the same time, CCI approval is a must for M&A deals. Such that notifications to CCI are required if the following threshold is reached, such as when the combined assets of all parties in India exceed ₹2,000 Cr, or when their combined turnover in India exceeds ₹6,000 Cr.
While for global it is ₹8,000 Cr with Indian assets of ₹1,000 Cr or more, or if global turnover exceeds ₹24,000 Cr with Indian turnover of ₹3,000 Cr or more. The filing must be made before the transaction is completed. The review by CCI typically takes around 30 days for straightforward transactions under Phase I, and up to 210 days for complex transactions involving significant competition concerns under Phase II.

The SEBI takeover code open offer is triggered under two situations: when a person or entity buys 25% or more of a listed company’s voting shares and second, if an acquirer with already 25% and 74.99% of shares buys an additional 5% or more in a financial year. In both situations, the acquirer should make an open offer to public shareholders to buy 26% of the company’s total shares at a determined offer price.

A share purchase is when a buyer buys the entire company, including both assets and liabilities, even unknown or contingent ones. On the other hand, an asset purchase is when the buyer only acquires specific assets and selected liabilities of the business. While the former is simpler since contracts automatically get transferred, they carry a higher risk of liability.
The former instead protect the buyer from most liabilities but are more complex, requiring individual transfers of assets, intellectual property, and contracts, and may involve higher stamp duty or tax implications. Therefore, the better way to deal depends upon the deal’s tax, liability, and regulatory considerations.

The time taken for an M&A transaction is several months, depending on the deal and regulatory approvals. Such that initial target analysis and discussions take 1–2 months, followed by valuation, LOI, and due diligence over 1–2 months.
Moreover, SPA negotiation adds a few weeks, while regulatory approvals, CCI (1–7 months) and NCLT (6–12 months, if required) usually drive the timeline. An overall time taken for share purchase without NCLT involvement takes around 4–8 months, whereas mergers needing NCLT approval can take 12–18 months.

In India, M&A deals are often structured for tax efficiency. NCLT-approved mergers can be tax-neutral if they meet conditions under the Income Tax Act. Slump sales, where an entire business is transferred as a going concern, are taxed at capital gains rates rather than on individual assets. Demergers can also be structured tax-neutrally if they qualify under the law.
In share purchases, capital gains depend on the holding period, with long-term gains on listed shares held for more than 12 months taxed at 10%. Advisors typically recommend the most suitable structure for each transaction to minimize tax impact.

After completion of the M&A process, you should follow the list of post-merger integration mistakes to avoid any discrepancies in the business operations, such as delaying integration planning until after closing, failure to retain key employees early, poor customer communication, underestimating technology and ERP integration, and ignoring cultural differences.
It is recommended to develop a structured 100-day integration plan to address these risks and ensure smoother execution.
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Why Enterslice

Join Hands with Enterslice, India’s Trusted M&A Advisory Partner

01

200+ Transactions Closed

Extensive deal execution experience across domestic M&A, inbound acquisitions, outbound investments, and cross-border mergers in 15+ sectors.

02

Regulatory Navigation

Proven experience across domestic and cross-border M&A in 15+ sectors from acquisitions to mergers and investments.

03

Strong Regulatory Expertise

With in-depth knowledge of CCI, NCLT, SEBI Takeover Code, and RBI/FEMA, we handle complex approvals that often delay deals.

04

End-to-End M&A Support

From strategy and target search to valuation, due diligence, deal structuring, approvals, and integration, everything in one place.

05

IPO-Focused Advisory

We structure pre-IPO deals to support SEBI compliance and strengthen your DRHP, not complicate it.

06

Cross-Border Deal Capability

Hands-on experience in 50+ international deals across India, Singapore, UAE, USA, and UK with strong legal and tax expertise.

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Rated 4.8 / 5

Trusted by clients across buy-side, sell-side, and merger deals, delivering consistent results across simple and complex transactions.

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